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Eunice High’s Alexis Ortego blasts a three-run home run against Eleanor McMain.

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Lady Cats grab playoff win

Tom Dodge Sports Editor

Thursday, April 22, 2021

The Lady Bobcats advanced to the second round of the Class 4-A softball playoffs as Eunice cruised to a 18-0 win over No. 26 Eleanor McMain. The last playoff win for the Lady Cats was in 2009 when EHS grabbed a 4-0 victory over Pearl River before falling in a 1-0 heartbreaker to Sam Houston. No.

St. Edmund’s Anna Chapman hit a two-run home run against Cedar Creek.

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Lady Jays fall to Cedar Creek

Tom Dodge Sports Editor

Thursday, April 22, 2021

RUSTON – The No. 11 Lady Jays saw their season end at No. 6 Cedar Creek as the Lady Cougars earned a 9-2 regional round win over St. Edmund. Cedar Creek won Division IV titles in 2018 and 2019 as well as 1995 and 1992.

Eunice High’s Dru Phillips puts down a bunt against North Vermilion. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

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North Vermilion sweeps Bobcats

Tom Dodge Sports Editor

Thursday, April 22, 2021

In a key District 4-4A showdown, North Vermilion grabbed a two-game sweep over the Bobcats. On Sunday, the Bobcats battled, but North Vermilion rallied for an 11-4 victory. The Patriots scored in the first inning when Patin singled and crossed home plate on a double by Leblanc.

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Jays earn district victories

Tom Dodge Sports Editor

Thursday, April 22, 2021

The Blue Jays opened District 5-1A play with wins over Sacred Heart of Ville Platte and Opelousas Catholic. In the 11-1 romp over the rival Trojans (15- 10, 1-1), Blue Jay pitcher Daven Benoit earned the complete game win as he struck out five, walked one and allowed one earned run in six hits.

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Iota advances with 10-2 win

News Staff

Thursday, April 22, 2021

IOTA – The Lady Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead and Iota exploded for six runs in the third inning as they rolled to a 10-2 win over Jennings in the first round of the Class 3-A softball playoffs.

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Bobcats retire Burson’s jersey

News Staff

Thursday, April 22, 2021

The Eunice High baseball program held a ceremony Sunday to retire long-time assistant coach John Burson’s jersey. From left, are Willie Burson, John Burson, Sandifer Burson and Brian Snorgrass.

Kieran Davis: First Team All – District 5-1A

Five Blue Jays land on 5-1A team

Tom Dodge Sports Editor

Sunday, April 18, 2021

District 5-1A play was controlled by North Central and the Hurricanes also dominated the All-District list. The top-seed in Class 1-A playoffs, the Hurricanes advanced to the state semifinals with wins over Sicily Island (94-25) and Tensas (79- 34) before falling to No. 4 Arcadia, 46-38.

The Eunice High Lady Bobcats celebrate the 2021 District 4-4A softball co-championship. (Photo by Dwight Jodon)

Lady Bobcats, SEH open playoffs

Tom Dodge Sports Editor

Sunday, April 18, 2021

The Eunice Lady Bobcats enter the Class 4-A playoffs celebrating a 21-5 overall record and co-District 4-4A championship. First-year head coach Trenon Trosclair said he is thrilled that the Lady Cats performed so well this season. “I am very proud of them,” Trosclair said.

LSUE’s Jonathan Cisse

Cisse signs with Northwestern

News Staff

Sunday, April 18, 2021

After a prolific career at LSU Eunice, Jonathan Cisse signed on Wednesday with Northwestern State. It is the first day of the spring signing period for the NCAA. Cisse becomes the first LSU Eunice men's basketball player to sign a scholarship with a Division I program.

LSUA Economic Dashboard reports employment strong

News Staff

Sunday, April 18, 2021

ALEXANDRIA — The Louisiana State University of Alexandria College of Business released its April 2021 issue of the CENLA Economic Dashboard. “Central Louisiana’s economy is doing well in terms of employment, housing, and travel,” said Dr. Randall Dupont, Dean of the LSUA College of Business.